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**Blessed + Bossed Up**

The BBU Podcast is a weekly podcast that teaches purposeful women how to be uncompromising in their faith, business, and total life success with God as the CEO. Get ready to be empowered, emboldened, and receive divine strategy to fulfill God’s plan for your life and business. Your host + sister in Christ and success, Tatum Temia Ayomike, is an award-winning entrepreneur, executive producer, author and devoted Christian who has committed her life to help women bridge the gap between faith and business. Her impact as the CEO of Anchored Media includes a global reach of millions of listeners across 75+ produced podcast shows in just 2 years. Through her personal brand, Tatum has cultivated a community of businesswomen who give God full authority to use their business as a vessel for the Kingdom. Using the word of God as her platform, Tatum's prayer journal and published books offer instrumental guidance to ‘boss up’ in any entrepreneurial venture. Tatum has been featured in several magazines and publications and has been named as a Top 30 under 30 in the Washington, DC area.

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Patterns of Behavior That Pull Us Away From God — And How to Change Them Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

Before we get into today’s episode, I want to let you know that the Blessed + Bossed Up podcast is currently on a brief break as I reset, refocus, and prepare for what’s next in this new season. While we’re away, I’ll be sharing powerful sessions, teachings, and listener favorites from our community to continue pouring into you. Today’s replay is one of those sessions. Enjoy, and I pray it blesses you right where you are.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Key lessons from the book of Isaiah and its relevance to our daily lives.
How patterns of behavior like fear, self-reliance, and worldly influences keep us from fully depending on God.
The concept of the habit loop and how it shapes our actions.
Practical strategies to disrupt unhealthy habits and replace them with faith-driven behaviors.

Scripture Focus:

Isaiah 30:21 (NLT): “Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, ‘This is the way you should go,’ whether to the right or to the left.”

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When Obedience Costs You Everything Dec 01, 2025

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In this vulnerable end-of-year episode, Tatum opens up about navigating a year of big transition—welcoming a new baby, starting law school, stewarding family and business, and still choosing to make God the CEO of it all. She shares how 2025 has exposed areas for growth, internal “shoulds,” and noise… but also how her foundation in God has kept her steady.

Tatum also announces that the podcast will be on pause for December as she focuses on finals, rest, and seeking God for the next phase of the Bible on Business series—coming back in the new year with more teaching and visual, behind-the-scenes content.

Then we dive back into Part 2 of her powerful conversation with Pastor Tiffany Sowah. Tiffany shares the real cost of obedience: relocating in 30 days off fragmented instructions from God, losing a major federal contract, walking through a “manna season” where she and her husband had just enough for each day, and even surrendering her dream car and apartment. She talks honestly about anger, depression, and feeling like she’d “lost everything”—and how God reframed it as giving everything up to follow Him.

This episode is for the entrepreneur, leader, or believer who is:

Wrestling with hesitation around a big instruction from God
Questioning if they “heard Him right” because obedience led to hardship
In a season where it feels like everything is being stripped, not added
Wanting to understand what it really means to count the cost and still say “yes”

We also share the heart behind the New Year’s Eve Prayer-a-thon, how it was birthed in the middle of Tiffany’s lowest financial season, and why you absolutely want to be in the virtual room this year.

The Prayer-a-thon: Heart + Invitation

How the first Prayer-a-thon (Dec 2023) was birthed while Tiffany was working a seasonal job at Ross, living with her parents, and rebuilding from scratch
The purpose of the Prayer-a-thon: to end the year and enter the next one in the only place that sustains us—God’s presence
Growing from an 8–12 hour broadcast to an 18–20 hour global prayer experience with people joining from all over the world
Testimonies of people who planned to “hop on for a bit” and ended up staying all day
Why you should come ready to log in “for an hour”… but be prepared to want to stay much longer

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The Cost of Obedience w| Pastor Tiffany Sowah Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum sits down with one of our favorites, Pastor Tiffany Sowah, for a real and raw conversation about what it actually looks like to depend on God in business, ministry, and life.

The last time Tiffany was on the show was in 2020. Since then, everything has changed: she’s become Pastor Tiffany, married, relocated twice (from Philly to North Carolina and now living full-time in Ghana), shifted from multi–six-figure consulting to full-time ministry, and has walked through some of the hardest financial and emotional seasons of her life.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Tatum and Tiffany talk about the Bible on Business journey, the difference between worldly “Christian-branded” strategies and truly building from the Word, and the uncomfortable reality of learning to really depend on God when everything in you wants to lean on hustle, self-reliance, or what looks “practical” on paper.

Tiffany shares how God:

Took her from a busy life in Philly as a property owner and multi–six-figure business owner
Led her to North Carolina for a softer, more peaceful lifestyle and deeper feminine identity
Began quietly preparing her heart to slow down in business and ramp up in ministry
Used isolation, relocation, and hidden seasons to cultivate boldness, honesty, and a lifestyle of obedience

They also talk about:

Growing up in church vs. actually forming a personal relationship with God
How Catalyst Church in Philly became Tiffany’s training ground for intercession, obedience, and spiritual maturity
Why accountability, therapy, and spiritual covering matter so much when you’re hungry for God
The danger of consuming only digital, “sound bite” faith and how to slow down and discern voices online
Why wanting “more” (peace, better quality of life, financial freedom, the ability to be a kingdom financier) isn’t wrong—but must be submitted to God

This conversation is a masterclass in counting the cost, moving when God says move, and allowing Him to reshape your identity beyond hustle, proximity-based friendships, and public success.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where they dig into what happened when Tiffany’s business unraveled, the reality of manna seasons, grief in transitions, and how God used it all to expand her global ministry and birth the Prayerthon.

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Faith Doesn’t Replace Fundamentals Nov 14, 2025

Show notes

In this episode of Blessed + Bossed Up, Tatum continues the Bible on Business series with a sobering reminder: faith does not replace fundamentals. Yes, we pray, fast, and follow God’s leading—but we also have to be good stewards who understand the basic building blocks of business. Tatum walks you through what it really means to count the cost (Luke 14:28–30) and breaks down the core fundamentals every God-led entrepreneur needs in place so you’re not just starting things… you’re able to sustain and scale them with integrity.

In This Episode, We Cover:

Why “being super saved” isn’t enough to build a sustainable business
– How many Christian entrepreneurs skip the unglamorous fundamentals and then blame God for what’s really mismanagement.
Exegesis of Luke 14:28–30
– What Jesus meant when He said to count the cost before building.
– How this applies directly to launching and running a business in 2025 and beyond.
Faith + Fundamentals = Fruit that Lasts
– Why spiritual disciplines (prayer, fasting, obedience) must be paired with practical disciplines (planning, numbers, systems).
– How to avoid building businesses that look spiritual on the surface but are structurally weak underneath.
The Core Fundamentals Every Business Needs
Tatum breaks down “Business 101” in simple, God-first language:

Executive Summary – Your God-given assignment in business and what you’re really here to do.
Market Research – How to stop guessing and actually understand your industry + the people you’re called to serve.
Products & Services – Clarifying what you’re selling and how it solves a real problem.
Marketing & Sales Plan – Why “posting on social” isn’t a strategy and how to think in terms of your customer’s journey.
Operations Plan – Systems, structure, and stewardship so your business can function without chaos.
Financial Plan – Startup costs, pricing, margins, and budgeting so you’re not “successful” online but broke in real life.
Risk & Legal Structure – Why you need professional counsel (attorney + accountant) and can’t skip this step.

How Fundamentals Protect Your Witness
– Why half-finished projects, abandoned brands, and messy business practices misrepresent the God you claim to serve.
– How counting the cost upfront protects your name and His.

Free Resources Mentioned:

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Scripture Reference:

Luke 14:25–33

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Start With Sobriety Nov 01, 2025

Show notes

Episode summary:

Today we kick off a new how-to series answering a listener’s question: “I study what you teach, but I still feel stuck.” Tatum lays the foundation—sobriety of mind and spirit—so you can actually apply the Bible to your business. She shares her pruning season (fasting, laying down a growing business, guarding inputs), why entrepreneurship can be intoxicating, and how to detox the influences that dull your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. You’ll get a free 30-day Clarity Cleanse to practice sober-minded focus before we ever talk funnels, launches, or plans.

Join The Society (community + Bible studies + prayer): https://www.blessedandbossedup.com/community

Scriptures referenced

1 Peter 5:8 – Be sober-minded and watchful.
1 Thessalonians 5:6–8 – Stay awake and sober; breastplate of faith and love.
Mark 14:38 – Watch and pray; spirit willing, flesh weak.
(Also mentioned across the episode: Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Psalm 119:37; Matthew 6:22; Psalm 139:23–24; Matthew 6:33; Proverbs 16:3)

Key takeaways

Clarity precedes strategy. If you’re not sober-minded, you’ll chase metrics and momentum instead of God’s voice.
“With” not “for.” You’re building with God as CEO—His timing, His blueprint, His outcomes.
Guard your inputs. Influence creep is subtle: self-help replaces Scripture, “quick wins” replace consecration.
Two paths. Mixed mentorship + hurry = wasted time and money; obedience in His timing = preserved energy, precise results, lasting fruit.
Kingdom metrics ≠ vanity metrics. Success = pleasing God. Revenue follows revelation in due season.

5 intoxicating influences to detox

Success culture & performance pressure
Digital noise & comparison
Mixed mentorship (many voices before The Voice)
Materialism & metrics-based validation
Over-independence (DIY vs. dependence on God)

The Clarity Cleanse (30 days)

A free, simple month of daily Scripture, reflection, declarations, and prayer to detox the mind, mouth, media, and motives so you can hear clearly and obey promptly.

Download: blessed-bossed-up.kit.com/claritycleanse

From Revelation to Practice Oct 24, 2025

Show notes

A listener wrote in after the Bible on Business series saying they’re inspired, but struggle to get the same revelation when reading the Bible on their own—and don’t know how to apply it to business. That honest question surfaced a real gap between hearing and doing, which Tatum will address with a brand-new, step-by-step practical series on building a business with God today (not 2017).

Before the series starts next episode, we’re reposting this foundational teaching to set perspective: revelation isn’t just for revenue—it’s for building eternally sound work that will withstand God’s testing. Listen with fresh ears, take notes, and get ready for a practical “how” series starting next.

Episode Summary

Tatum frames business-building through 1 Corinthians 3:13–15: everything we build will be tried by fire, revealing whether it was constructed on Christ or on straw. She walks through the tension between earthly success and eternal reward, invites honest heart work (contentment, motives, obedience), and gives a practical inspection checklist to evaluate what you’re building—so it lasts.

Anchor Scripture

1 Corinthians 3:13–15 — God’s fire reveals the quality of our work; only what’s built on Christ endures.
Also referenced: 1 Cor. 3:11, 2 Cor. 5:10, Matthew 6:19–20, Galatians 6:9, James 1:12, Mark 10:45, Hebrews 11:6, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 15:42, 52.

Key Themes

Perspective reset: We’re not only building for launches and KPIs—we’re building for Judgment Day.
Foundation matters: Only Christ is a durable foundation (1 Cor. 3:11).
Eternal rewards: Salvation is by grace; rewards relate to faithfulness and obedience.
Heart inspection: Contentment, motives, service, perseverance, and faith over sight.
From revelation to practice: The upcoming series will translate Scripture → systems, decisions, and daily leadership.

Checklist (from the episode)

Ask and answer honestly—by your actions, not lip service:

Foundation: Is this truly built on Jesus—or on trends, ambition, and metrics?
Faithfulness & Obedience: Are your policies, leadership, and operations aligned with Scripture (not just intuition)?
Service vs. Sales: Are you serving the people you’re called to, or merely selling? (Mark 10:45)
Fruit: Do your processes reflect God’s character (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control)?
Perseverance: Do you endure God-assignments when it’s hard, or quit? (Gal. 6:9; James 1:12)
Faith in Practice: Do you operate by faith, not sight—especially when results lag? (Heb. 11:6; 2 Cor. 5:7)

Reflection Prompts

If God’s plan looked nothing like your vision board, would you still follow Him?
Where is contentment still being formed in you?
Which part of your business would burn under testing—and why?
What one policy or practice can you realign to Scripture this week?

Hearing God, Spirit-Led Pivots, and Thriving in School as a Mompreneur Oct 17, 2025

Show notes

Tatum answers your submitted questions on (1) what to do when you feel like you’re not hearing from God, (2) discerning whether a pivot is Spirit-led, and (3) how to pursue higher education as a wife, mom, and entrepreneur—plus why she said “yes” to law school. Expect practical rhythms, biblical anchors, and real-life systems that protect your peace, family, and focus.

Topics & Timestamps (from listener questions)

[0:27] What do you do when you feel like you are not hearing from God?
[15:18] How do you know when something is (or should be) a Spirit-led pivot?
[21:11] What made you pursue law school?
[31:52] Advice for a mom, wife, and entrepreneur pursuing higher education

Key Takeaways

When God feels “quiet,” first lower the noise: reduce information overload, step back from social feeds, and create space to hear His still, small voice. Watch for personal “warning lights” (anxiety, irritability, impatience) that signal it’s time to unplug and recentre.
Sometimes silence is intentional—a season to apply what He already taught you. Keep communing with God, act in obedience, and recognize His hand even when He isn’t verbose.
Discerning a Spirit-led pivot:
Scripture check—God will not contradict His Word.
History with God—does this align with recent themes in prayer, journaling, and conviction?
Wise counsel + practical confirmations—agreement from trusted voices and doors God opens.
Order matters—obedience first, clarity often follows.
Pursuing school as a mompreneur: count the cost, build the team, design systems.
Scale business responsibly, design childcare that gives peace of mind, and budget with realistic/committed revenue.
Protect mind, body, and spirit: fuel with protein-forward meals, rest when your body says pause, and use tools that lower cognitive load.
Tools Tatum loves for study & life design:
Google Notebook to turn class notes into podcasts, videos, quizzes, flashcards, and mind maps.
A custom “LifeOS” in ChatGPT trained on syllabi, calendars, and family logistics to auto-draft weekly plans.

Scriptures & Biblical Themes Mentioned

God speaking in a still small voice (1 Kings 19:11–13)
Fruit of the Spirit as behavioural gauge (Galatians 5:22–23)
Abraham’s move as a model for faith steps (Genesis 12)
Counting the cost before building (Luke 14:28)
Spirit-led redirection in Acts (e.g., Acts 16)

Resources Mentioned

Study Bible (with cross-references, concordance, index, maps) - https://amzn.to/4hgpEww
Google Notebook: https://notebooklm.google/
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Faith, Contentment & Boundaries Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

Tatum opens the episode reflecting on her recent midterm fatigue and decision to take a mental health day. She thanks listeners for their patience and reminds them that the podcast is a ministry, not a job. This space is about service — not clout, income, or obligation.

“Part of taking what God entrusts to us seriously is knowing when we don’t have it to give — and honoring that.”

[1:56] Listener Q&A Introduction

After receiving dozens of thoughtful questions from her audience, Tatum shares that she’ll be answering them over two upcoming episodes. She also hints at bringing back past guests whose lives and testimonies have evolved since their first appearance.

[3:02] Question 1: Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Else Is Getting Blessed But Me?

A listener in her 30s shares feelings of discouragement watching others get married, have children, and advance in their careers while she continues to wait on God.

Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:10–13 (NLT)

“I have learned how to be content with whatever I have… for I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Highlights:

[4:26] Paul’s contentment wasn’t rooted in circumstances, but in Christ.
[6:02] The enemy often exploits waiting seasons to sow doubt and comparison.
[7:29] Protect your vulnerabilities — unfollow triggers, set digital boundaries.
[9:18] Learn to desire the Giver more than the gift.
[10:11] Tatum shares how she met her husband in God’s timing, not her own.
[13:18] Create “safeguards of contentment” through prayer, scripture, and boundaries.

Key Takeaway:

True peace in waiting comes when your fulfillment is anchored in God’s presence, not His performance.

[15:23] Question 2: How Do I Set Boundaries as a Mom Starting a Business?

A listener asks for guidance on balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship without losing focus on God’s purpose.

Highlights:

[16:30] The first boundary to establish is with yourself.
[17:05] Balance is a myth — pursue harmony through alignment with God.
[18:30] Tatum’s 3 personal boundaries:

Stay connected to the Vine (John 15).
Keep priorities in divine order.
Do every assignment with excellence.

[21:07] Boundaries are about stewardship, not restriction.

Spiritual Insight:

“Your ambition should never come at the expense of your assignment at home.”

[22:22] Bonus Segment: God-Led Business Strategy

Tatum shifts into strategist mode, walking listeners through how to build a business from the ground up with divine order and practicality.

Highlights:

[23:28] Start with a clear business plan — use SBA.gov templates.
[24:31] Validate your idea before marketing it.
[25:47] Businesses fail when they don’t solve real problems.
[26:30] Marketing is a byproduct of strategy, not the starting point.

Takeaway:

Build from the blueprint God gives you — not the algorithm’s trends.

[27:00] Question 3: How Did You Stay Focused When People Doubted You?

A listener who recently quit her 9–5 asks how to stay steadfast when others question her calling.

Highlights:

[28:01] Tatum recalls the doubtful reactions when she left her job to start Anchored Media.
[28:48] How she turned fear into fuel by focusing on work, not validation.
[29:58] The importance of a supportive community of faith-driven entrepreneurs.
[31:09] Stay quiet about your progress — let the fruit speak.

Key Takeaway:

“When God gives you the vision, He’ll also give you the proof — but you have to build first.”

[32:32] Question 4: Preparing for Motherhood as a Married Entrepreneur

A listener asks how to spiritually and practically prepare for motherhood while running a business.

Highlights:

[33:48] Create a relationship bucket list — enjoy your marriage before kids.
[36:02] Build rhythms of connection (weekly date nights, intentional check-ins).
[36:41] Individual and joint therapy before kids is an act of preparation, not repair.
[38:07] Men need emotional support too — they carry provision pressure.
[39:29] Protect your marriage from being consumed by parenthood.
[40:46] Create a “Happy List” for postpartum joy and mental health support.
[42:59] Audit your business:
Increase passive income streams
Automate workflows
Cut unnecessary costs
[45:37] Make your business lean for freedom — not pressure.

Key Takeaway:

“Motherhood should multiply your grace, not your chaos. Prepare now so peace leads the transition.”

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Have questions? Email tatum@tatumtemia.com

Your Reminder to focus on Rhythm Sep 29, 2025

Show notes

In this honest check-in, I share why I’m temporarily shifting from two episodes a week while juggling law school, newborn life, and midterms—and I re-air one of your most requested episodes: Rhythm over Routine. We close out the “How to Make Spirit-Led Business Decisions” mini-series with a practical framework for building a business in step with the Spirit, not driven by hustle or ego. If you’ve ever felt productive yet disconnected from God, this one will set you free.

What You’ll Learn

The difference between routine (checkbox faith) and rhythm (daily dependence)
Why “keeping in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16–26) is a lifestyle, not a morning checklist
The 4-part framework: Abide → Align → Act → Assess
How digital distraction, time scarcity, and information overload sabotage intimacy with God—and what to do about it
Practical ways to reduce noise (limits, notifications, sacred windows) and protect your secret place
How to evaluate fruit and course-correct with grace (not performance)

Key Scriptures

Galatians 5:16–26 – Walk by the Spirit; fruit of the Spirit; keep in step
John 15:5 – Abiding in the Vine to bear fruit
Luke 10:38–42 – Martha vs. Mary (routine vs. rhythm)
Exodus 16 – Daily manna: dependence over hoarding
Mark 1:35; John 5:19 – Jesus’ pace and posture: presence over pressure

The Rhythm Framework (Quick Reference)

Abide: Guard intimacy with God; create sacred windows; reduce digital noise.
Align: Test ideas, opportunities, and pivots against Scripture, God’s character, and the peace of the Spirit.
Act: Move with faith and flexibility—be interruptible and obedient.
Assess: Measure fruit (Gal. 5:22–23), review outcomes with the Spirit, and course-correct as needed.

Practical Tips Mentioned

Put time limits on social apps; silence non-essential notifications.
Try an information fast (step back from extra voices/content).
Schedule sacred windows (daily/weekly) for prayer, stillness, and listening.
Run decisions through discernment filters: Scripture consistency, peace, timing, assignment fit.

Series Recap (Parts 1–3)

Part 1: Acts 8:26–40 — Strategic decisions led by the Holy Spirit
Part 2: Acts 13:1–4 — Worship, fasting, submission → divine clarity
Part 3: Acts 16:6–10 — Mobility and flexibility in Spirit-led pivots

Q&A

I’m lining up Q&A episodes to pour out what God’s been teaching me during this season.

Send your questions: tatum@tatumtemia.com

Your Reminder to be Bold Sep 19, 2025

Show notes

In this week’s episode of Blessed and Bossed Up, we’re continuing our Bible on Business series by unpacking the power of holy boldness through the lens of Acts 4:13–22. As Christian entrepreneurs, we are called to do more than just add scripture to our captions—we are called to build businesses that reflect the character of Christ and disrupt worldly systems with Kingdom values.

This episode digs deep into what it truly means to be bold, not in a self-glorifying or performative way, but with a courage that is empowered by the Holy Spirit. We define boldness biblically, exploring its Greek root (parrēsia) and how it shows up in the lives of Peter and John as they stand before the Sanhedrin with confidence and conviction.

Tatum also brings in Numbers 30 to confront how many of us mask passiveness as patience or humility when it is actually disobedience. You’ll walk away from this episode with the clarity to recognize whether your hesitation is humility or hidden fear, and the spiritual tools to begin choosing obedience over comfort.

Other key takeaways:

The biblical definition of boldness and how to cultivate it
The difference between boldness, pride, and ego
What happens when we confuse self-glorification with Spirit-led courage
Why passiveness is not humility—and how to confront it in yourself
Examples of modern-day Kingdom businesses that disrupt worldly systems
The connection between time with Jesus and confidence in your calling
How boldness helps you become a witness, not just an entrepreneur

This is a must-listen episode for anyone who is tired of playing it safe and ready to boldly obey what God has already told them to do.

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Scriptures referenced

Key takeaways

5 intoxicating influences to detox

The Clarity Cleanse (30 days)

Episode Summary

Anchor Scripture

Key Themes

Checklist (from the episode)

Reflection Prompts

Topics & Timestamps (from listener questions)

Key Takeaways

Scriptures & Biblical Themes Mentioned

Resources Mentioned

[1:56] Listener Q&A Introduction

[3:02] Question 1: Why Does It Feel Like Everyone Else Is Getting Blessed But Me?

[15:23] Question 2: How Do I Set Boundaries as a Mom Starting a Business?

[22:22] Bonus Segment: God-Led Business Strategy

[27:00] Question 3: How Did You Stay Focused When People Doubted You?

[32:32] Question 4: Preparing for Motherhood as a Married Entrepreneur

What You’ll Learn

Key Scriptures

The Rhythm Framework (Quick Reference)

Practical Tips Mentioned

Series Recap (Parts 1–3)

Q&A

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